Miss World 2017 Winner Is Miss India Manushi Chhillar

A 20-year-old medical student from India is the next Miss World. The last Miss World from India was Priyanka Chopra in 2000

By Meg Swertlow Nov 18, 2017 10:36 PMTags
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And the winner of the 2017 Miss World pageant is...Miss India Manushi Chhillar.

Stephanie Hill, Miss England, was the first runner up and Miss Mexico Alma Andrea Meza Carmona was second runner up in the 67th Miss World contest. 

It is estimated 126 women from all around the globe took part in the pageant which occurred in the Sanya, China. But only one lucky lady could walk away with the crown, which eventually went to a 20-year-old medical student from Haryana, India.

Stephanie Del Valle, the last year's Miss World winner from Puerto Rico, presented the honor at the Sanya City Arena.  

The big win for Miss India comes after the country's 17-year dry spell in the pageant. In 2000, Quantico star Priyanka Chopra won the crown.

The TV and film star took to Twitter to congratulate Chhillar, writing, "And we have a successor!Congratulations @ManushiChhillar on becoming #MissWorld2017. cherish and learn, and most importantly enjoy it. Bravo."

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Priyanka Chopra's Street Style

Chhillar is the sixth Indian woman to win the coveted title. Reita Faria was the first, claimingt the title back in 1966. Film star Aishwariya Rai Bachchan won in 1994, Diana Haydon in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999 and Chopra in 2000.

During the final five question and answer section, Chhillar was asked which profession she believes deserved the highest salary.

According to Economic Times, she said, "I think a mother deserves the highest respect and when you talk about salary it's not always about cash but I feel it's the love and respect that you give to someone. My mother has always been the biggest inspiration in my life."

She added, "All mothers sacrifice so much for their kids. So, I think it is the job of a mother that deserves the highest salary."

We bet her mom liked that one!

Check out more moments from the 2017 World Pageant...

Globe Trotters

Contestants perform in colorful ensembles at the final of the 67th Miss World Competition in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 18, 2017.

Glitter Girls

The contestants pose in glittering ensembles during the 67th Miss World contest final in Sanya.

Miss Mexico

Miss Mexico Alma Andrea Meza Carmona walked on stage during the 67th Miss World contest in Sanya, on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan on Nov. 18, 2017. 

Dance It Out

The contest perform a dance routine during the competition.

There She Is...

Before being named Miss World 2017, Miss India takes the stage in a champagne-colored gown.

Holding Hands

The final five contestants hold hands before the big reveal in China. 

Calling It

Miss India's name gets called during the competition.

OMG!

Standing next to Miss Kenya, Munushi can't control her excitement.

Top 3

The final three contestants smile wide before the big announcement.

Crowning Moment

The moment that Miss India, Manushi Chhillar, was named Miss World 2017.

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